Jordan Spieth, a former top golfer, has faced a decline in his career despite previously winning three major championships and reaching the No. 1 ranking. Golf legend Gary Player believes Spieth's struggles are a "tragedy" and attributes them to flaws in his game. Player shared his thoughts in a recent video on a YouTube channel, where he surprised amateur golfers at a driving range.

In the video, Player stated, "Jordan Spieth, I think, is the best golfer in the world, but in my opinion, he was taught the wrong thing. He was taught the wrong thing. And he just went downhill." He suggested that if Spieth had received guidance from a legendary golfer like Ben Hogan, he would still be at the top of the sport. Player praised Spieth's competitive spirit and skills, saying, "He’s such a competitor, such a wonderful man. A wonderful guy for golf, the best short game, oh man, best course management, but, man, he just can’t hit the ball, ya know? That is a tragedy."

The 89-year-old Player, who has won nine major championships on the PGA Tour and nine on the Champions Tour, also criticized the current state of golf coaching in America. He specifically mentioned the bowed-wrist technique, stating, "Once a player does that, you’re gone, and your golf career is limited." He expressed concern about the knowledge of golf pros today, saying, "I would say in America today, the golf pros that are teaching know less about golf."

Player did not limit his critique to Spieth. He also questioned the recent performances of other golfers, including Dustin Johnson and Ricky Fowler, asking, "When’s the last you heard of Dustin Johnson?"

Despite his criticisms, Player remains hopeful for Spieth's future. He noted that he had seen Spieth's swing recently and expressed optimism, saying, "So, he might do a lot better this week. I’m hoping he will."

Currently, Spieth ranks No. 52 in the world after finishing tied for 38th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he ended at 3-under par, 13 strokes behind the winner, Justin Rose. Spieth has not won a tournament since his victory at the RBC Heritage in 2022. His current ranking has made him ineligible to compete in the upcoming BMW Championship.